The audience entered through LXXX arches which were numbered I to LXXVI – there were IV unnumbered entrances. Each spectator had a ticket bearing I of these numbers and entered through the corresponding arch. It is said the entire audience could enter and be seated within X minutes.

Only XXXIII doorways remain and they are numbered XXIII to LIV with I unnumbered entrance.

NB – It is a myth that Christians were ‘thrown to the loins’ here. There is no evidence and the Romans kept impeccable records.